Billboard have shared a new oral history piece focusing on Ozzfest. You can check that out HERE. The article features contributions from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, as well as members of Slipknot, Tool, Disturbed, Lamb Of God, etc. In particular, Coal Chamber’s Dez Fafara praised Sharon for the festival and the impact it had on…
10-year-old guitarist Maya Neelakantan recently went viral after rocking a cover of Papa Roach‘s “Last Resort” on “America’s Got Talent.” You can see footage of that below. Notably, Neelakantan also shouted out Tool‘s Adam Jones and Exodus’ Gary Holt during the appearance. Both of those musicians previously gifted the prodigy with their guitars and Holt…
During Tool’s June 5 show at Accor Arena in Paris, France, drummer Danny Carey debuted a new stage outfit. The glowing suit was seemingly inspired by Alex Grey’s “Psychic Energy System” artwork and footage of it can be seen below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Moran (@scottmoran9876)
During a recent interview with NME, Tool bassist Justin Chancellor addressed the band’s plans for new music once again. According to him, “there’s more of a necessity to get something cooking a little faster.” Chancellor said the following: “We’re just getting old, so it’s the pressure of time. Danny [Carey, drummer] has just turned 63,…
Drumeo have shared a new video in which Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy was tasked with learning how to play Tool‘s “Pneuma” in a short amount of time. You can see how that went down below:
During a recent interview with Kerrang!, Tool’s Justin Chancellor offered an update on the band’s new music. According to him, the band “already have a couple of solid skeletons of songs waiting to be finalized.” Chancellor said the following when asked if there are any “untold hard drives full of Justin ideas”: “There’s absolutely tons…
Gimme Recordings will be releasing red and white vinyl pressings of a bootleg Tool release titled “The Pepsi Challenge” on August 23. The live album was recorded during the band’s July 21, 2002 performance at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO and it can be pre-ordered HERE. Notably, it appears the band are not involved…
During an interview with Metal Hammer, Tool’s Maynard James Keenan further discussed the lengthy wait between new releases from the band. According to him, “there’s something to be said for friction and the need to create.” Keenan said the following: “Well, considering one or more of us will be dead if we wait another 14…
As previously reported, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and Primus are currently celebrating Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday with a special “Sessanta” tour featuring collaborative sets between the three acts. As if that wasn’t enough, the April 20 show in Los Angeles, CA also featured a number of special guests. Among them were Keenan’s Tool bandmates,…
During a recent interview with the Phoenix New Times, Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) further discussed his no phone policy. He says when fans use phones at live shows they are “missing the opportunity of actually absorbing in real time what’s happening.” Keenan said the following: “You’re annoying the person behind you.…
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